Italian designer Fabio Lenci’s bold Space Age furniture exudes a spirit of adventure and playfulness. Experimenting with plexiglass for the framework of his famous Hyaline lounge chairs and sofas, for instance, he made seating that creates the illusion of a sitter suspended in the air.
Lenci was born in 1935 in Rome, where his father was an industrial manufacturer. He initially entered the Italian Air Force and later pursued decorating and product design. Lenci’s career took shape in 1962 and he quickly made a name for himself, winning the Trieste award in 1965 for his innovative kitchen design.
In the late 1960s, and throughout the ’70s, Lenci collaborated extensively with Bernini and Italian lighting company Guzzini. The latter partnership produced an array of more than 400 pendants, floor lamps, table lamps and other fixtures that look like lighting from the future.
In 2016, Lenci received the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award for a lifetime of forward-looking design. His pieces are found in museums throughout the world, including a Chain armchair in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. He has created hundreds of products over the course of his career and continues to design out of his studio in Rome, and his work is celebrated by critics and collectors everywhere.
On 1stDibs, explore Fabio Lenci’s futuristic tables, seating and lighting.
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
By Pace Collection, Fabio Lenci, Milo Baughman, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Leather, Glass
Fabio Lenci armchair Hyaline 1970s
By Fabio Lenci, Comfort, Italy
Located in bari, IT
The Hayine armchair is not just a piece of furniture, but a true technological statement of intent. Fabio Lenci, a master in the use of then-avant-garde materials, conceives this sea...
Metal
Pair of "Hyaline" Leather and Glass Fabio Lenci Chain Armchairs For Stendig
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Leather and Glass Fabio Lenci Chain for Comfort Line Design Bearing sticker 'Stendig
Leather
Fabio Lenci Armchair – Confort Line Edition
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Fabio Lenci Armchair – Confort Line Edition Armchair designed by Fabio Lenci, produced by Confort Line. Stainless steel structure with brown vintage le...
Leather
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
Metal
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Tan Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
Aluminum
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Chair for Comfort Line, Italy, c.1970
By Fabio Lenci
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Lounge Chair for Comfort Line, Italy, c.1970. Tempered Glass, Leather & Aluminum. This piece is located at our Pasadena, Cali...
Aluminum
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconne...
Glass
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline"
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline" By Fabio Lenci - Italy 1970s
Leather, Glass
Hyaline Chair Lounge Glass and Leather, 1974
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Hyaline chair lounge designer: Fabio Lenci, manufacturer: Comfort Line Design, period: 1960-1969, year of production: 1974, country of production: Italy....
Leather, Glass
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
Aluminum
$11,000
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Armchair
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hyaline Armchairs a nice example of a classic design.
Aluminum
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in Dark Brown Leather 1970's
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...
Aluminum
$7,137 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
Metal
$3,300 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shape...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good /very good condition with minor signs of use - heigh of seat 36 cm
Leather
$1,427
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s.
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vicario armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1970s. In production from 1970 until the mid-70s. Made of fiber glass, this armchair is characterized by fluid shape...
Fiberglass
$5,800 / set
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 36 in
1970s Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart, Chrome Base, Suede Upholstery
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Stamford, CT
A comfortable and sophisticated pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s for Directional. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is off white ...
Steel, Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 30 in D 27.25 in
Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bauhaus legend Marcel Breuer, these iconic chairs were made by the collaborative efforts of Stendig and Gavina during the mid to late 1960s. Stendig was not always just a...
Steel, Chrome
$6,959 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Stunning pair of Pollock Armchairs in leather by Charles Pollock for KNOLL Int.
By Charles Pollock
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Pair of Charles Pollock Lounge Chairs for Knoll – Cognac Saddle Leather & Polished Chrome (1960s) A confident blend of American modernism and refined minimalism, this pair of lounge...
Leather
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s The Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric...
Chrome
Pair of De Sede Armchairs in Black Leather and Steel
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, pair of armchairs, leather, steel, Switzerland, 1950s. Pair of comfortable armchairs designed with chromed iron base, which give the illusion that the seats are floating. T...
Steel
$2,974
H 33.08 in W 36.62 in D 44.49 in
Gecchelin Fiberglass Leather Black Italian Swivel Armchair for Busnelli, 1970s
By Bruno Gecchelin, Busnelli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury lounge chair in leather black, fibreglass and chromed metal. This fantastic and rare item was designed in 1972 by Bruno Gecchelin for Busnelli, comes in its origin...
Chrome
1970s Bentwood Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 44 cm
Fabric, Bentwood
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Kvadat Tonus...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 35.83 in
'Hyaline' armchairs in light pink suède by Fabio Lenci for Stendig, 1960s
By Stendig Co., Fabio Lenci
Located in amstelveen, NL
Hyaline light pink/beige suède and glass armchairs by Fabio Lenci for Stendig Italy 1960s, set of 2 The thick suede rolls are interconnected in a flexible form and are fixed to the ...
Suede, Glass
Pair of Italian Modern Acrylic Lounge Chairs by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your living space with this striking pair of Italian Modern lounge chairs. Crafted in Italy and newly designed by Fabio Lenci, showcasing unique acrylic lucite panels that ca...
Brass
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather rolls are interconne...
Glass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "Hyaline" Cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Hyaline" Cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967
Leather, Glass
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Fabio Lenci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci "Hyaline" lounge chair, Italy, c.1970s. The chair features two thick tempered glass side panels with a strip of suede bolster cushions down the middle serving as a sling ...
Chrome
Sold
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 35.04 in
Poltrana Chain in vetro e pelle bianca - design Fabio Lenci - anni 60
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con schienale scorrevole regolabile in pelle bianca sfoderabile e fianchi in vetrodalla colorazione leggermente azzurrata. La poltrona è stata realizzata nel 1966 da Fabio ...
Leather, Glass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "Hyaline" Cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Hyaline" Cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967
Leather, Glass
Sold
H 27.5 in W 80 in D 34 in
Ultra Rare Fabio Lenci Hyaline Glass Three Seater Sofa Made in Italy circa 1960s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and ultra rare Fabio Lenci three seater sofa that is part of the coveted Hyaline collection. Note the piece was reupholstered five years ago in a blue ocean cotton velvet fa...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Original 60s "Hyaline" Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Confortline, Glass Italy
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Catania, IT
Splendid "Hyaline" armchair designed by Fabio Lenci for Confortline and produced since 1967 in Italy. The armchair is absolutely original from the 60s/70s, it still has the old manufacturer's label. The armchair structurally it consists of eco-leather rollers that fit together in the lower part, and rest in the upper part, with aluminum elements on the glasses that form the supporting structure. The typical 70s green...
Aluminum, Iron
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable Armchairs Designed by Fabio Lenci
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline" By Fabio Lenci - Italy 1970s.
Leather
Fabio Lenci Glass and Leather Lounge Chair
By Fabio Lenci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabio Lenci Glass and Leather Lounge Chair Wonderful Original condition Acid-Etched Diamond Shaped Glass Mark Stendig Label
Glass
Sold
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable Cognac Leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci, Italy 1967
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Hyaline" Modulable cognac leather Armchairs by Fabio Lenci - Italy 1967.
Leather